BasicCalc vs Large Text Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BasicCalc
This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculation modes with a clean interface and large buttons. It features a persistent history of your last 30 operations and works offline on your iPhone or iPad.
- Basic and Scientific calculation modes
- Large, easy-to-tap buttons
- Persistent calculation history (last 30 ops)
- Works offline
- Dark theme option
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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*** #1 App Calculator in 10 countries! *** No ads or Purchases, just Math! *** BIG Buttons! *** Basic and Simple! ----------------------------------------------------- BasicCalc is the calculator that adapts to you. Start in Basic mode for everyday math, then switch to Scientific mode when you need more power — all in one tap. BASIC MODE • Clean, distraction-free calculator for daily use • Large buttons designed for easy tapping • Left-to-right calculation — what you see is what you get SCIENTIFIC MODE • Full scientific calculator with proper operator precedence • Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan • Logarithms: ln, log • Powers and roots: x², x³, √, ∛, ^ • Constants: π, e, random number generator • Parentheses for complex expressions • Degree/Radian toggle • 2nd button doubles available functions SMART FEATURES • Persistent calculation history — review your last 30 operations • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Dark theme — easy on your eyes • No account needed, no internet required Download BasicCalc — the only calculator you need.
Large Text Calculator
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Large Text Calculator is a simple calculator with large, easy-to-read numbers and big buttons. Use it for everyday calculations such as checking prices, calculating percentages, or adding up expenses. Features: • Large, clear number display • Big buttons for easy tapping • Simple, uncluttered layout • Percentage calculations • Dark, high-contrast design • Haptic feedback on button press Useful for: • Anyone who finds small text hard to read • Seniors and older adults • Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-read calculator No unnecessary complexity — just a practical calculator for everyday use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BasicCalc at none against Large Text Calculator's shown. Large Text Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BasicCalc ships an update every 17 months, Large Text Calculator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BasicCalc | Large Text Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Belloso | TAKESHI KIMIYAMA |
In-app purchases
BasicCalc
No in-app purchases
Large Text Calculator
No in-app purchases
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